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Old 29-08-18, 09:30 AM
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Hi all, is this a compass from an RAF boot. thanks, and it is for sale
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Old 29-08-18, 09:35 AM
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Not sure where it was carried but ASR142 (Steve) will be able to help.
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Old 29-08-18, 12:41 PM
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Have you got the boot concerned, is that for sale too?

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Old 29-08-18, 07:00 PM
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Have you got the boot concerned, is that for sale too?
No sorry, but the owners dad served in RAF, north Africa, which is why it might be one.
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Old 29-08-18, 07:05 PM
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well here it is

http://compassmuseum.com/esc/esc.htm

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So it is merely an escape compass then?

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No sorry, but the owners dad served in RAF, north Africa, which is why it might be one.
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Old 01-09-18, 08:49 PM
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So it is merely an escape compass then?
Yes, and very common too.
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